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✨ Imaginative play is for all ages. After all, why should little kids have all the fun? We believe there is a direct link between imaginative play and the development of life skills that equip kids for 21st century living. Learn more about what Little Tikes Commercial stands for. 👉 https://bit.ly/3DbKn1d #MagicOfPlay #WonderOfPlay #ImaginativePlay

This reminds me of my Father. Sometimes people don't realize how much of an impact a father plays in the life of his children. People sometimes downplay a fathers position as head of the family by saying that fathers spend limited time with their children. That is the sacrifice that they make to ensure that everything their child needs are catered for. Sometimes people say that a father should be loving and caring. Of course, but at the same time draw the line between right and wrong and instill discipline, strength and teach their children that life is not made of butterflies and fairy tales but rather of struggle and hardship, how to tackle adversity and challenges and to grow as a person. To have humility and respect for those older both in age and in wisdom and knowledge. To admit mistakes and correct them, and most of all to perfect oneself in the sense of being a better person. In a perfect situation, the mother will talk to her children and provide the comfort for them to confide in but in the case of a father, his role is to be the living, breathing example that he sets for the children, especially to boys. He also becomes the standard that his daughters set for themselves when looking for a partner. At least that is what I learnt from my old man.

Imagine if you had a community space that centers play and connection as a way to experiment with boundaries…well, it’s here! Join us for round three of the beta "Boundaries Play Group"! This playgroup will help you to define what boundaries are, and how to set them, step-by-step. Together we'll be (un)learning and supporting each other as we continue to play with our boundaries tools, I mean toys. If you want to deepen your boundaries practice in brave, nurturing, and encouraging community, come through! Our Q3 play group will provide: >> several boundaries definitions >> a framework for setting boundaries >> a space to play with your burning questions about boundaries We can't wait to "see" you for this offering. Feel free to DM with any questions you may have. Link to sign up is at https://lnkd.in/gvNTEjc3!

It's the NEW ME!!! 🚀 Can you feel the electricity?! The past few years personally have been a rollercoaster— having a baby right when the pandemic started, health scares, job changes, even losses. It felt like a never-ending sea of change. But hey, change? It's now my middle name! And guess what? Opportunity? It's knocking louder than ever! As a licensed financial pro, I've always preached about the financial X-Curve, but guess who forgot to take care of their health curve? THIS GUY! But no more! I woke up, smelled the coffee, and decided to chase my wildest dreams! Paris Olympics marathon? Yup, that's my next adventure! Crazy? Maybe. But when life throws you curveballs, you hit them out of the park! So, for the past 8 months, I've been on a journey—running, training, exploring every nook and cranny. Did I make the Olympics? Nah, not this time. But you know what? I'm still a CHAMPION! I've shed weight, gained perspective, and soaked up every moment with my loved ones. My body's practically buzzing with ENERGY! Remember what they say? It's not about winning every battle, it's about winning the WAR! Now, onto the next adventure: " Play and Ponder ™ "! Get ready, folks, 'cause we're about to revolutionize playtime! Our vision and mission are to create a unique one-of-a-kind franchise opportunity by the end of 2024 that will unlock play, learning, and endless possibilities to explore for kids with all abilities. Did I mention we've already started one of our business channels delivering unique toys and goodies all across the USA? Visit us at https://playandponder.com to check it out! And guess what? While all this hustle is happening, I'm still passionately serving families across the USA with our comprehensive wealth management services through Life-Tyme. Need financial advice? I'm your guy! Want a financial plan to achieve your dreams and goals? I've got you covered. Plus, if you're interested in land investments, lending options, or looking for a solid short-term return, I've got just the thing! Learn more about the services I provide at https://life-tyme.com. If you were impacted by the recent job market shifts, fret not, this too shall pass. You will emerge stronger than ever. Turn that setback into a SETUP! I'm offering free sessions to explore cash growth options and business opportunities. Hit me up, let's turn your dreams into reality! And hey, before I go, let's play a game! Comment below with what you see in these 15 letters: #opportunityisnowhere. So here's to the hustle, the grind, and yes, even the failures! Because this year? It's gonna be LEGENDARY! 💪 Bring it on!

Tape Track is just one of the many fun play-based activities in the Let's Play playbook that focus on a child's strengths and interests providing the "just right" alternatives and challenges. Download the free playbook - https://lnkd.in/ee-xUkVh #geniusofplay #fun #allabilities #disabilityawareness #toys #toyindustry

Embracing synergy, igniting creativity. Our collaborative community thrives on shared passions and diverse talents, uniting to build connections, inspire change, and make dreams take flight. Together, we shape a brighter future.😀 #ConnectToGrow growzilla.co #growzilla #community #communitybuilding #communitymanagement #communitydevelopment #communitygrowth #communityfirst #communitystrategy

Zetland has filed our annual report for 2023. The LinkedIn-style post: * Revenue grew 15,2% to €6,2M * We hired 22 new wonderful employees and especially grew the investigative team * Average Revenue Per User grew * We did great reporting and made a difference in many lives * We invested in our AI-startup goodtape.io, our publishing house zetland.dk/forlag, foresightmedia.com, and our international operations without destroying the bottom line. * Quite the contrary: It grew to €638k. The honest post: * All of the above, plus * The Zetland house band lost both our drummers, one of our main lead vocalists, and our musical director. In total, 14 great colleagues left us. * For the first time ever, total member count didn't grow * Our emissions (probably) increased * Our office is getting crammed, and it's far from a walk in the park to run two companies. Links to a longer post I wrote (in Danish), and the full report (in Danish and English) in the comments.

Yesterday, we celebrated the final day of the Baby Ghosts peer accelerator with Cohort 3. 🥲 All five of our studios graduated after six months of digging in deep with values, structures, challenges, and breakthroughs. 🙌🏻 Here are some of our reflections on these amazing teams (anonymized as we continue to protect their privacy during a harassment campaign): One co-op has consistently communicated their desire to incorporate their values into every aspect of what they do, unafraid to ask for support from the community when they need it. We learned a lot from them and their dedication to each other. 🌳 An Alberta studio is dedicated to getting it right while navigating the boundaries of capitalism and industry that otherwise would force them into a box. They work so hard to amplify their community, and we know they'll continue to envision their place within it with clarity. ☄️ For an Ontario team, the dream is big, necessary, and within sight. They are consciously slowing down to reflect on how their capacity, supports, priorities, and goals have a profound effect on their collective momentum. And their time is definitely coming. 🌍 The intimacy of the collaboration between the two members of our smallest studio helped them deeply explore their values around collectivity. It will become profoundly lived as they make more of their process and ideas visible to their creative partners and audiences. 🏔️ Finally: Persevering through disgusting shit is hard enough without working to remake something magical into something that can be sustained collectively. We so appreciate this big team (with big hearts) participating in and supporting our community efforts to stay safe. 🍬

A new exciting mini update! You can now support my work on Patreon! Exclusive benefits include a DEI dictionary post every month for folks who want a breakdown and deep dive into what different terminology means and the nuances, exclusive VOD access to my livestreamed DEI Q and As, and "thoughtful threads" which are longer in depth reads about various topics related to my work, to diversity and inclusion, and so on. Some might be a little more lighthearted, but all are intended to make you think. 💛 See you there! patreon.com/TheLeonaMaple

Attention game lovers! Come learn about 'Coyote & Crow,' a fun tabletop roleplaying game developed by a team of Indigenous creators from all over North America that envisions a world where colonization never happened. Find out more about the history of the game and how to play, and get help building your first character. Coyote & Crow: A New Player's Guide June 21 | 1 pm | Central Library | https://ow.ly/GYe750Sbat2